"Because you can have small fish swim around your ankles in Bronte - 30 minutes from the CBD." Katie James, programme operations coordinator,Sydney Opera House

"Because you can do City to Surf from back of the pack and stop at pubs along the way." Marie-Louise Bate, accounts assistant

"I love the Sydney-Melbourne rivalry!" Lara Dawn, client manager

"Because the city is beautiful. I often find myself wandering the streets, staring up at the incredible architecture." Ashley Brodfuehrer, backpacker

"I love the train ride from the north shore to the city. I'll always I stop what I'm doing and look out the window." Nikita Sheth, trade marketing coordinator

"I love the parks where I walk my dog, especially ones by the water: Blackwattle Bay, Ballast Point Park, Birchgrove Park. You never regret a walk in the park."Holly Throsby, singer, songwriter, Balmain girl